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I know a wonderful woman with whom I ride on the KVCAP bus from time to time who has stage 4 breast cancer. She has an enormous fighting spirit and a kind word and a smile for everyone she sees. I wish I could get to know her better. I believe my life would be […]

For more than 21 years, I have worked as a chemist at 221 State St. in Augusta. Like many of my co-workers, I take pride in my work. Long days, many nights and weekends are the demands of my job, though I don’t get a raise or even a cost-of-living adjustment for my hard work. […]

It has become increasingly apparent that 38 percent of Maine voters made a glaring mistake last November. The election of Paul LePage is becoming not only a joke but also a possible major financial disaster for many of the state’s population. LePage’s inappropriate remarks concerning both elected and organizational officials truly shows the lack of […]

A recent Newsweek cover cites a number of current calamities and asks, “What the @#%! next? Maybe we’re next. I believe the onus of being “a superpower” is undoing us. It undid the Soviet Union 20 years ago. As we police and attempt to “shape” the Middle East — the sheer audacity and futility of […]

I was disheartened to learn that in an effort to address revenue shortfalls because of a decrease in state funding, MSAD 11 is looking to cut the fifth- grade instrumental program. I was further saddened that despite the strength of the music program in the district and the tremendous importance of music in the lives […]

Twice, by a 6-2 vote, Councilor Mark O’Brien lost on motions to hold the Augusta election for mayor on March 15. The election will be June 7, so voters can study the choice. I believe, Bill Stokes’ opponent tried to “rush it” thinking that ballot name recognition would prevail. Twenty-one years in municipal office with […]